X Rebirth updated to 2.20, brings 64-bit version

If you ever looked at X Rebirth and thought “hmm, well, okay, but I wish this .exe had double the number of bits” then you’re in luck my friend. The latest update to Egosoft’s troubled space simulator and highway driving title makes the 64-bit .exe the default launcher for the game.

Should you still need to use the 32-bit version (for example if that’s the only one you can actually run), then here are the helpful instructions you should follow to make that glorious desire a reality.

To start using the 32-bit version. right-click X Rebirth in the Steam client, select Properties and go to the Betas tab then select release_32 from the dropdown list. If you are running a 32-bit version of Windows you will automatically receive the 32-bit version of the game, though such Windows versions remain unsupported.

It’s also advised that if you save your game in the 64-bit version of the game, you should only use that save with the 64-bit release. Trying to load it in the 32-bit version would just be weird because it would be like crossing the streams in Ghostbusters or something. It’s just a bad scene man, don’t even bother.

Switching to a 64-bit .exe is rather helpful, as it removes the memory limitations (4GB if I recall correctly) of 32-bit stuff.

That’s the main change in version 2.20 of X Rebirth, but here are the other fixes and updates:

• Fixed Secret Service missions constantly reminding player to talk to mission actor. • Fixed campaign progressing unexpectedly when docking at station. • Fixed player occasionally being in wrong position on platform when loading savegame. • Fixed trade offers on player ships/stations occasionally not appearing in trade menu. • Fixed claimed ships not showing up in property menu. • Fixed ships continuing to move when ordered to wait. • Fixed trade orders not being executed when ship has been ordered to wait. • Fixed various cases of drones being unable to dock/return. • Fixed missing docking bay on Wheat Plantation. • Fixed missing container storage on Pharma-Spice Farm. • Fixed missing MK2 weapons after completing plot (you may need to change zones before this kicks in). • Fixed map not showing player stations. • Fixed incorrect positions of some elements on map. • Fixed menu slider controls breaking under certain circumstances. • Fixed controls no longer working when opening ability menu on a platform. • Fixed controller A-button not working after having left the cockpit while an interactive notification was displayed. • Fixed station under construction becoming invisible after Alt-Tab. • Fixed a leak causing savegames to grow slowly in size over time. • Fixed several causes of occasional crashes.